Manual Method to Convert NSF to PST File

Whatever the motivation for the migration, the main issue will always be how to convert NSF files to PST quickly and efficiently. Both manual methods can be used to carry out this migration.

By exporting the NSF file to PST using the two steps listed below, you can import every data item from Lotus Notes to Outlook:

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Notes NSF file export

• To export an NSF file to a PST file, open Lotus Notes and select the Open button.
• Select Export under File. Choose a folder in the Export wizard to save the file to your hard drive. Choose either Structured Text or Comma Separated Values (CSV) from the Save as Type drop-down list.
• Give the file a name now, then select Export.
• The CSV Export or Structured Text window will appear based on your selection. To save the exported file, choose your options. Next, press the "Ok" button.

Outlook Import of an Exported File

• Open Microsoft Outlook and select File >> Open >> Import to convert Notes NSF to Outlook PST.
• A list of options will appear in the Import and Export wizard. Click the Next button after selecting Import from another program or file under Choose and action to perform.
• A window is going to show up. Click next after selecting Comma Separated Values (Window).
• Select the Browse button and go to the location on your hard drive where the NSF file that you imported from Lotus Notes is stored.
• There are three ways to import and disregard the items: import the items to replace duplicates, let duplicates form, or import the items without importing duplicates.
• Choose the option that best suits your needs from the list, and then press the Next button.
• Importing the NSF file into Outlook will take some time.
• After the procedure is complete, click the Finish button.

An Automatic Solution to Convert From Lotus Notes Files to Outlook

When Converting Lotus Notes NSF files into Outlook email client using the manual method, a user might run into some issues. Because there isn't a direct manual method available and completing this two-step manual process requires technical proficiency. Additionally, Outlook and Lotus Notes must be installed on the computer system. Consequently, the user is recommended to use Softaken NSF to PST Converter software, a third-party tool, to avoid all such limitations. With a few clicks, you can use this tool to import any number of NSF files into MS Outlook. Additionally, users utilize this professional solution the most frequently and widely.